Words with the letter R

The letter R is one of the most commonly used consonants in the English language and is worth 1 point in Scrabble. While it doesn't carry a high individual value, its versatility makes it a powerful tool for building and extending words. R appears frequently at the beginning and end of words, making it useful for forming words like are, rat, roar, and row. It's also helpful for pluralizing or conjugating verbs, such as turning bake into baker or care into cared. Because of its flexibility, having an R on your rack helps you adapt to the board and take advantage of openings quickly.

Strategically, the letter R is excellent for making hook plays—adding it to the end of a word like cat to form cart or ear to create earn. It also works well in compound words and in prefixes or suffixes like re-, -er, and -ar, which can boost your scoring potential when combined with premium squares. While R might not add a big number to your total by itself, it plays a crucial supporting role in building longer words and maximizing the value of your high-point tiles. Mastering its use helps maintain strong board control and steady scoring throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
partitions	14	14
partitive	16	16
partitively	21	21
partizan	21	21
partizans	22	22
partlet	11	11
partlets	12	12
partly	12	12
partner	11	11
partnered	14	14
partnering	17	17
partnerless	16	16
partners	12	12
partnership	20	20
partnerships	21	21
parton	10	10
partons	11	11
partook	14	14
partridge	15	15
partridgeberry	25	25
partridges	16	16
parts	8	8
parturient	15	15
parturition	16	16
parturitions	17	17